Aquilegia consists of herbaceous perennials that grow in clumps, characterized by their long-stemmed, three-parted basal leaves. The upright, leafy stems support bell-shaped blooms featuring wide-spreading sepals and petals that possess spurs, all arranged on branched stalks.

Aquilegia nuragica

Aquilegia olympica is a perennial plant that forms clumps and grows upright. It features mid-green foliage and produces royal blue buds that develop into drooping flowers with purple-blue petals and white-edged cups. These blooms appear on slender, vertical stems during the spring and early summer months.

Aquilegia olympica

Aquilegia ottonis

Aquilegia ottonis subsp. amaliae

Aquilegia ottonis subsp. ottonis

Aquilegia oxysepala is a herbaceous perennial that grows in an upright clump. Its foliage consists of finely divided green leaves. In spring and early summer, it produces nodding flowers that feature a combination of brown-red and yellow hues, borne on slender, erect stems. This wild columbine is known for its hardiness.

Aquilegia oxysepala

Aquilegia oxysepala var. kansuensis

Aquilegia parviflora

Aquilegia pleated burgundy-flowered

Aquilegia pubescens is a perennial that grows in clumps, typically reaching heights of around 45 cm. This species thrives in elevated regions and features mid-green, divided foliage. In spring and summer, it produces large, upright flowers that are creamy-white and highlighted by yellow stamens, arising from sturdy stems.

Aquilegia pubescens

Aquilegia pubiflora

Aquilegia pyrenaica

Aquilegia pyrenaica dwarf

Aquilegia pyrenaica f. alba

Aquilegia pyrenaica subsp. cazorlensis

Aquilegia rockii is a deciduous perennial that forms clumps, featuring finely divided mid-green foliage that typically reaches heights of 20cm to 60cm. From May to July, or possibly into August, it produces small, nodding flowers in a muted pale purple hue, accented by white-edged corollas. These blooms emerge on slender, upright stems that are open and loosely arranged.

Aquilegia rockii

Aquilegia saximontana is a compact, deciduous alpine plant characterized by its lobed, green-blue foliage. During spring and early summer, it produces nodding flowers in violet-blue, featuring white central petals and distinctive hooked spurs. When in bloom, this species typically grows to a height of around 15 cm.

Aquilegia saximontana

Aquilegia scopulorum

Aquilegia scopulorum hybrid

Aquilegia scopulorum subsp. perplexans

Aquilegia scopulorum var. calcarea

Aquilegia secundiflora

Aquilegia shockleyi

Aquilegia sibirica

Aquilegia skinneri is a herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features blue-green foliage and produces nodding flowers during the summer months. The blooms consist of green-yellow sepals and petals characterized by yellow-orange skirts, complemented by long, vivid red spurs.

Aquilegia skinneri

Aquilegia skinneri 'Ruby Francis'

Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise' is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches a height of up to 80 cm and forms clumps over time. Its bluish-green foliage is composed of rounded leaflets that provide a lush backdrop. From early summer through autumn, the plant produces nodding flowers characterized by orange-red outer petals and spurs, complemented by yellow inner petals and prominent yellow stamens. Notably, this variety has the potential to bloom in its first year when grown from seed.

Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise'

Aquilegia skinneri from Mexico

Aquilegia thalictrifolia

Aquilegia tianschanica

Aquilegia transsilvanica

Aquilegia triternata

Aquilegia turczaninovii

Aquilegia vicaria

Aquilegia viridiflora is a short-lived perennial that reaches heights of up to 30 cm. It features lobed, dissected leaves and produces small, aromatic blooms. The flowers have pale green sepals tinged with purple and deep purple petals, along with spurs, appearing in late spring and early summer.

Aquilegia viridiflora

Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier' is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches a height of around 25 cm. This plant forms compact clumps and features finely divided, medium green foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces nodding flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. The blooms consist of short, pale green outer petals complemented by deep brownish-purple inner petals, while the spurs are characterized by their straight, brownish-green to dark purple coloration.

Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier'

Aquilegia viridiflora bronze-flowered

Aquilegia viridiflora hybrid

Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea

Aquilegia viridiflora yellow-flowered

Aquilegia viscosa

Aquilegia viscosa subsp. hirsutissima

The wild form typically exhibits blue flowers that hang downward, resembling bonnets. Over time, various cultivated varieties have emerged, showcasing colors such as purple, mauve, pink, and white.

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